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YAC 871H

1970 Bsa B40

Red Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,822 mi
Last recorded37,822 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1970 Bsa B406,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 871H
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,616 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,383 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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YAC 871H is a 1970 Bsa B40 in Red with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAC 871H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YAC 871H?

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What year was YAC 871H registered?

YAC 871H is a 1970 Bsa B40, first registered on 22 June 1970.

Is YAC 871H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAC 871H shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAC 871H have outstanding finance?

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